Sodium and Potassium in the Body
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What is the primary role of sodium in the body?

  • Maintaining osmotic pressure and water balance (correct)
  • Maintaining blood pressure
  • Regulating body temperature
  • Transmitting nerve impulses

    • What is the normal range of sodium in plasma?

  • 120-130 mEq/l
  • 137-150 mEq/l (correct)
  • 150-160 mEq/l
  • 160-170 mEq/l

    • What is the name of the condition characterized by abnormally low serum sodium concentration?

  • Hypokalemia
  • Hyponatremia (correct)
  • Hypernatremia
  • Hyperkalemia

    • What is a predisposing factor for hyperkalemia?

    <p>Renal failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a source of sodium in the diet?

    <p>Table salt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom of hyponatremia?

    <p>Anorexia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of excessive Na+ and water retention due to Hyperaldosteronism?

    <p>Hypertension and edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of extreme K+ loss in Hyperaldosteronism?

    <p>Muscle weakness and eventually paralysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying cause of the salt-wasting state associated with Addison's disease?

    <p>Low production of aldosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common cause of Hyperaldosteronism?

    <p>Idiopathic adrenal hyperplasia or adrenal adenoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the threshold for Hyperkalemia symptoms in terms of potassium ion levels?

    <p>K+ &lt; 5.5 mEq/l</p> Signup and view all the answers

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